I have money, need tires. Opinions?

I have a $1100-1300 budget. I want 33x12.50s problem is I have 16" rims now so I need to go to a 15" or 17" rim. I don't think my budget is big enough for rims and tires (especially since I want KM2s) I am in a pickle haha. If I keep my rims I have (stock taco rims) I know I will needs spacers but will a 12.50 fit on a stock taco rim? Is there a 33" or equivalent tire for a 16" rim like mine? I am without internet right now due to a military move and doing this kind of research on a phone sucks so thanks in advance.

 

Don't know why you think the 16" rim is a problem. Many companies make 33x12.50/16 tires or the metric equivalent.

 

305/70/16 is pretty much a 33x12.50. I know they make that size in the km2s

 

12.5" tire is gona be to wide for stock rim.

 

Not true. There have been plenty of people run a 12.5 wide tire on a stock wheel.

 

What i should of said is that its not the ideal width (assuming the 16" rims are 7" wide)

 

OP since you want 33s and KM2s I would look into 255/85/16. That's the size I would run if I did a 33

 

Ran this size for 8 yrs w/o any problems on stock rims.
Good luck!

 

Both my Toyotas currently have 12.50 wide tires on 7 inch rims and I have never had any issues with them. In the last 20 years I have run 7", 8" and 10" rims with 12.50 width tires and prefer the 7's.

Yes the tread does round a bit at full inflation, I counter this by running my tires at 3 to 5 psi lower than recommended to get full tread contact. If I am doing a lot of freeway driving in dry conditions I actually fill them up full and gain a little mpg in the long run due to less rolling resistance. On the trail a 7" rim is better anyway as it seats the bead tighter and less debris gets caught between the tire and rim at low pressures.

Over the years I have heard "you can't run 12.50's on a 7" rim as your tire will overheat and burst." I think this is a load of crap made up by guys trying to sell rims. I have not had any instances where my tires felt hotter than normal and have never have seen any proof that this statement is anything other than some old wives tale of the 4x4 community. OP, don't be afraid to use the stock rims and good luck!